Polk State Pitcher Overcomes Setbacks, Shines on Field
Alec Asher was drafted by the San Francisco Giants, but a bone spur in his throwing elbow derailed his plans. He eventually made his way to Polk State, where he’s had an incredible career —…
Polk State President, Student Help Launch “Graduate Tampa Bay”
Polk State College President Dr. Eileen Holden student Nathan Herbig will participate in Monday’s launch of Graduate Tampa Bay, an initiative to increase college-graduation rates. The two will be joined at the event by the presidents…
College Moderates Haines City Commission Debate
Polk State College cherishes partnerships across Polk County. Last night associate vice president David Steele moderated a City Commission debate in Haines City, hosted by the Haines City Chamber of Commerce. The event was covered…
Polk State Celebrates LEED-Certified Lakeland Student Center
Polk State College will celebrate its first LEED-certified building, the Lakeland Student Center, with a plaque presentation during Monday’s meeting of the District Board of Trustees.
Polk State College Presents First Shakespeare Performance, “Taming of the Shrew,” Beginning with Free Preview on March 27
William Shakespeare’s classic comedy “The Taming of the Shrew” will take the Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre later this month, beginning with a free preview on March 27. The production tells the story…
Polk State Students Travel to Tallahassee, Meet with Legislators
Several Polk State College students recently traveled to Tallahassee, where they met with lawmakers and voiced their opinions on a number of legislative issues. Each year, the Florida College System Student Government Association has its…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School Hosting Two Fundraising Events
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School will host two fundraising events, the 2nd Annual Cake Auction and Dodge Drive for Success, on Thursday, April 5. The Cake Auction to benefit the National Honor…
Polk State Gear Spotted in Kentucky
Senior Administrative Assistant Nixsa DelValle submitted this photo of Greg Staudinger, a Polk State grad and former math tutor at the Lakeland TLCC, wearing a Polk State shirt in downtown Louisville, KY. He is shown…
USF to Continue to Share Space at Polk State Lakeland Campus
In a budget deal worked out Monday, USF will continue to share space on the Lakeland campus while an independent polytechnic university is built along Interstate 4. At the end of a five-year “Teach Out,”…
Chain of Lakes Collegiate Student Shines at Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Event
Polk State Chain of Lakes student Abby Hughes, a resident of Winter Haven, was recently elected vice president of finance at the State Conference for Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), which took place in Orlando March…
